Brad Penny pitched 5 innings of 1-run ball & got 4 scoreless innings of relief from the bullpen to beat the Marlins 6-1. It was Penny's 100th win of his career. The win keeps alive the debate as to whether the Sox will keep Brad Penny or trade him.
At this point the Sox are in no rush to make a decision on Penny. They need to see how far John Smoltz has progressed from his arm surgery. Smoltz will start on Thursday in Washington against the Nationals. In addition, they need to see if Dice-K can round back into form after coming off the DL from a sore arm, courtesy of the wonderful WBC. The Dice man will start at home against Atlanta on Friday.
These situations usually work themselves out. It's just taking longer this year since all 5 starters are healthy right now. Time is on the Red Sox side.
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